Tampa Chamber passes resolution honoring Congressman C.W. Bill Young, supporting the renaming of the VA medical center in Bay Pines, FloridaThe Board of Directors of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the exemplary congressional service of Congressman C.W. Bill Young of the 13th District of Florida. In honor of his dedication to the community, the Chamber supports Congressional legislation to rename the Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida as the C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Click here for a copy of the full resolution.
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Celebrate our Veterans
Join us on November 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a Veterans Day ceremony and concert at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square. Come spend your morning enjoying the tribute to those who have served in our Nation's military. Let's thank and show them that we appreciate their service. Keynote speaker will be Major General Karl R. Horst (Retired). Free lunch will be served after the program. Presented by USAA. For more information, please contact Carlye Morgan at cmorgan@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9455. 
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Become a Startup Scholar: Last Chance to Apply!
The Startup Scholars Program is an initiative which aims to encourage innovation as a part of our community culture and increase instances of entrepreneurial success. Our mission is to increase the competitiveness of the Tampa Bay business community by addressing and nurturing Tampa's entrepreneurs and related business innovation in any industry sector.
Click here for the Startup Scholars application. The deadline to apply is October 25. |
Chamber Lightning Night
Last Thursday, the Tampa Bay Lightning took on the Minnesota Wild and won! We had a great time at the pre-game member event on the Bud Light Party Deck and enjoyed hearing from CEO Leiweke. Some of our members won a ride on the Zamboni and a post-game bench photo! Thank you to the Tampa Bay Lightning and our attendees for showing us another reason why we love Tampa!
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My Experience at Leadership Tampa's Social Services Day
by Brian Cummings, Leadership Tampa Class of 2014
After a hiatus of many years, Social Services Day returned to the line-up of Leadership Tampa's program days for the Class of 2014, plainly a testament to LT-14's distinction as "Best Class Ever." The first program day of LT-14, Social Services Day was packed with assignments, discussions, and experiences that gave us an appreciation for the needs of the disadvantaged members of our community and the remarkable organizations and volunteers serving them. Read more >>
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MYB Spotlight: Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
Managing Partner,
2005 & 2007 Small Business of the Year Award Winner
"As the owner of a fast growing small business, I am constantly looking for resources to help improve my business. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a tremendous asset. I believe that they not only have my business's best interests at heart but also those of the entire business community. The Chamber makes us all better."
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Join the Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council for the Second Phase of the Trade & Logistics Study
The Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council would like to cordially invite you to an important symposium on November 4, 2013 at the Port Terminal #3 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is the first roll-out of the second phase of the trade and logistics study conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce that will take place in Tampa. Speakers will include Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn as well as former Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania. Intermudalism, regionalism, workforce, education and regulatory issues are topics that will be discussed. Register today by clicking here. |
Business After Hours
Thursday, October 24, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
American Momentum Bank, 3708 Henderson Blvd.
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by American Momentum Bank. Register here today!
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Return on Relationships
Monday, October 28, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
Creating great sales people and growing business revenue goes beyond selling techniques and encompasses a focus on behaviors and attitudes. During this interactive session, expert Clint Babcock will use his sales experience as well as the Sandler Sales program of training to teach you how to get the most out of the networking opportunities at Chamber events.
Free for FIT One, $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Click here to register.
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Women's Series Luncheon:
La Crème de la Crème LAST CHANCE!
Friday, November 1, 2013 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza
 Join us for a fun, interactive Q&A panel on the business of food! We'll welcome four women who have excelled in the food industry to field your questions about professional achievement in the challenging world of food service. Don't miss out on this exciting discussion with the women behind some of your favorite Tampa restaurants! Plus you'll get to try their food! Featuring: MaryAnn Ferenc, Mise en Place; Lisa Schalk, Toffee to Go; Suzanne Perry, Datz; and Jeannie Pierola, edison: food + drink lab. Sponsored by UF MBA program. Click here to register! |
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Emerging With Influence
Thursday, November 7, 2013 | 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
TPepin's Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th Street
Emerge Tampa Bay's 2nd Annual Emerging with Influence is right around the corner! As their year-end closing event, Emerging with Influence will focus on opportunities for the upcoming year, celebrate previous leadership, and welcome in the new Emerge Tampa Bay leadership team. They will also present the prestigious Deanne Dewey Roberts Emerging Leader Award to one outstanding young professional for their dedication and service to Emerge Tampa Bay.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear published author and President of Parlay Communications, Sima Dahl. Sima teaches the art of networking in the digital age and is a frequent speaker on this topic. Register now to reserve your seats!
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Veterans' Day Celebration
Friday, November 8, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square
Come spend your morning enjoying a tribute to those who have served in our nation's military at the annual Veterans' Day Celebration in downtown Tampa. Let's thank and show them that we appreciate their service. Keynote speaker will be Major General Karl R. Horst (Retired). Sponsored by USAA. Click here to download flyer. For more information, please contact Carlye Morgan at cmorgan@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9455.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
McAlister's Deli, 4410 Boy Scout Blvd.
Get Connected is a formal networking program designed to give members the opportunity to create business relationships with other members. Think of it as "speed networking." Each person is seated at a table with fellow participants and given two minutes to introduce their product, organization, or service to the small group. Get Connected is a free event for FITs One and Two, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Hosted by McAlister's Deli. Click here to register!
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Operation Partnership
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Surf's Edge Enlisted Club, 7315 Bayshore Blvd, Bldg 499 | MacDill AFB
Join us as we seek to strengthen the ties between Tampa's military and civilian communities by engaging local business executives and active military members. This half-day program begins with breakfast on base. Participants will then receive a tour and learn about the ins and outs of a military counterpart's day-to-day business activities. This is a members only event and the cost is $20. Click here for more information and to register. Sponsored by USAA.
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Sporting Clays Tournament
Friday, November 15, 2013 | 8:30 a.m.
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff
Join us for the 7th Annual Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Sporting Clays Tournament! Sign your team up today to network with fellow Chamber members, entertain clients and enjoy a healthy dose of competition in the great outdoors. Tournament proceeds benefit the Chamber's Foundation which supports its leadership and educational programs. Click here for more information and sponsorship opportunities. Lunch, ammo, and golf cart rentals are included in your registration.
Attendees can also enter our raffle for a chance to win great prizes such as Yankees spring training tickets, weekend golf getaway packages, Southwest airlines tickets, or even a Beretta A360 12-gauge semi-auto shotgun or a Mossberg over-under 12-gauge shotgun! Spots are filling up fast, register your team today!
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Competitive Edge Series: Storying
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street 
Bob Allen's "Storying" is a practical, informative and light-hearted exploration of a critical practice that may eclipse budgeting, marketing, sales and production in the networked economy. When a story is not deliberately told, the human minds in the audience make up their own stories in order to organize reality and fill in the gap. Without a deliberately codified and articulated story, there is no "true north."
Attendees can expect to learn: the mechanisms of good storying, the components of a powerful story, the pitfall of the "story sandwich" and some brain science behind the power of a story. Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Click here to register.
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New Member Coffee Connection
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
New Member Coffee Connection focuses on Chamber members within their first year of membership and is held every other month. It is designed to help engage new members and build relationships. This program is facilitated by an Ambassador, who is a volunteer and will serve as your mentor! Click here to register!
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